Bust of Costanza Bonarelli

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The Bust of Costanza Bonarelli is a remarkable marble portrait sculpture created by Italian master Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 1630s. The exquisite work of art is proudly displayed at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy. Considered one of Bernini's most intimate works, the bust showcases his deep affection for Costanza Piccolomini Bonarelli, the wife of Matteo Bonarelli, a talented pupil and collaborator who worked closely with Bernini. Bernini's intense passion for her is unmistakably evident in this deeply personal sculpture. The Bust of Costanza Bonarelli stands out as an exceptional work that boldly deviates from traditional seventeenth-century portrait sculpturing techniques. It remarkably foreshadows the artistic style of the next century, making it a groundbreaking masterpiece. If you create new art using this model and wish to share it with us, kindly send your submission to web@smk.dk or stw@myminifactory.com. This scan was produced in collaboration between The Statens Museum for Kunst and Scan the World as part of the SMK-Open project. Every model created from this initiative is freely available under an open-source license. Scanner - Artec Eva